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Every turn of a page brings a hilarious answer to a delightfully silly question fro beginning readers age 58. A collection of anecdotes and stories, mostly humorous, illustrated. At first, i just sat there, dumbfounded by all that was racing through my mind. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. What i like best about this book is that its essentially a joke book yet told through the misadventures of a little boy. Guest post by robin rose bennett, author of healing magic and the gift of healing herbs it is the sacred time, most magical time, when the veils between the worlds are thin amidst the partying you may do, take time to connect deeply, too, with the world of spirit, with your loved ones who continue.
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